US Bridges

CR 254 over Draw

PoorPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 2142 · Structure no. 080770AA0283001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 254 over Draw is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 254 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 254
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI W of FM 2142
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86546, -100.1858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic17 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 254 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 254 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 254 over Draw carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 254 over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 254 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.